Remodeling and Repairs for Retirement in Star, ID
When people are in Star, ID and are nearing retirement, they might be considering retirement renovations so they can continue living in their house for years. You can have children or grandchildren stay for visits and reunion and hold on to the furniture, habits and decorations you have grown to love. While you and your spouse may be healthy for many years, aging-in-place renovations can simplify transition into retirement.
Handyman Connection of Star, ID experts can conduct an array of aging-in-place installation jobs. If done properly, these changes make your home easier to maintain. They can also make your home better to navigate for wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. This remodeling can also make senior care simpler, so you can better care for your husband or wife and keep them out of a nursing home longer.
Whether you need smaller scale remodel jobs for aging-in-place or a complete accessibility remodel, get in touch with the Handyman Connection technicians in Star, ID. We will gladly answer all your questions or plan for a no-cost first visit.
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Our Senior Handyman Crew Provides:
Grab bar installation
Fixed or portable accessibility ramp installation
Shower seat installation
Walk-in tub installation
Zero-threshold/walk-in shower installation
Anti-scald device installation
Motion-sensor faucet installation
Countertop height remodeling
Roll-out shelving installation
Anti-slip flooring installation
Motion-sensor lighting installation
Door-widening (offset) hinge installation
Pocket door installation
Stairlift installation
Door camera/caregiver camera installation
Floor Plans for Senior Care Remodeling
- Building wider halls and doorways to make them easier for wheelchairs to go through can be important for aging-in-place renovations
- Installation of chair lifts or installation of elevators can make living at home a real possibility
- One-level homes are a requirement for today's seniors. We can help you rearrange your home to age in place in comfort without having to navigate stairs
Senior Home Exterior Remodeling
- Siding repairs can save you the work of painting, climbing ladders and more
- Deck repairs can improve safety, and remodeling such as new ramps and widening access can make it easier to get around
- Landscaping changes such as plants that are simple to preserve can reduce the need for yard work and water
Bathroom Upgrades for Retired Life
Renovating tiny bathrooms can help you live at home during retirement by:
- Adding grip bars for stability
- Replacing faucet handles
- Adding turnaround space
- Adding a bench in the shower stall for safety
- Adding overhead lighting in the shower stall for better visibility
- Installing bracing around the tub and toilet to prevent dangerous falls
- Raising toilets to make it easier to sit and stand
- Separate apartments for caregivers
Small Things Make a Difference in Retirement Remodels
- Installation of non-slippery hard floors and replacing of impractical carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
- Simple changes such as new levers instead of knobs and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved to easier-to-reach places, switches and outlets near entryways, and installation of security systems can make retiring at home more convenient
Front Doors and Ramps for Retirees
- Flooring that isn't slippery can keep you safe
- Added automatic lighting, flat doorways and additional garage space make senior life easier
- Wheelchair ramps to exterior doors and in garages can make it easier for aging adults to come and go
Remodeling to age in place in Star, ID can also include additions to make space for live-in caregivers, such as the construction of a new apartment or changes to a bedroom and bathroom and addition of a second kitchen.
Call the retirement remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Star, ID to learn more and plan for a safe, rewarding retirement home.